Industrial Engineering Intern

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Accommodation allowance

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern for a hands-on role in Queenstown, South Africa. You will work with experienced engineers to apply IE principles to real-world operational challenges, gaining practical exposure across process improvement, data analysis, and documentation.

You’ll contribute to SOP development, participate in project discussions, and build a professional network while exploring a career in industrial engineering in a supportive company environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong academic record with foundational IE concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; proactive problem solving.
• Able to commit to the full internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support data collection and analysis for various industrial engineering projects.
• Develop process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct research on new technologies and methodologies relevant to industrial engineering.
• Assist in implementing small-scale process improvement initiatives.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to project discussions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting Industrial Engineering Internship opportunity in Queenstown . This program is designed for motivated students eager to gain practical experience in applying engineering principles to real-world operational challenges. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers on projects focused on process improvement, efficiency gains, and data analysis. This is an excellent chance to develop professional skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and explore a career in industrial engineering within a supportive and dynamic company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support data collection and analysis for various industrial engineering projects.
• Participate in developing process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct research on new technologies and methodologies relevant to industrial engineering.
• Assist in the implementation of small-scale process improvement initiatives.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to project discussions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong academic record with a foundational understanding of industrial engineering concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commit to the full internship duration.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend and potential for accommodation allowance.
• Hands‑on experience in a professional engineering setting.
• Mentorship from experienced Industrial Engineers .
• Opportunity to build a professional network.
• Exposure to operational challenges in Queenstown .